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How far is Mukalla from Rafha?

The distance between Rafha (Rafha Domestic Airport) and Mukalla (Riyan Airport) is 1096 miles / 1764 kilometers / 952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rafha (RAH) to Mukalla (RIY) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 4 minutes.

Rafha Domestic Airport – Riyan Airport

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Distance from Rafha to Mukalla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rafha to Mukalla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1095.990 miles
  • 1763.825 kilometers
  • 952.389 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1099.789 miles
  • 1769.939 kilometers
  • 955.691 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Rafha to Mukalla?

The estimated flight time from Rafha Domestic Airport to Riyan Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rafha and Mukalla?

There is no time difference between Rafha and Mukalla.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Riyan Airport (RIY)

On average, flying from Rafha to Mukalla generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rafha to Mukalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Riyan Airport (RIY).

Airport information

Origin Rafha Domestic Airport
City: Rafha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RAH
ICAO Code: OERF
Coordinates: 29°37′35″N, 43°29′26″E
Destination Riyan Airport
City: Mukalla
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: RIY
ICAO Code: OYRN
Coordinates: 14°39′45″N, 49°22′30″E